Description

Almigra 6.25 mg Tablet is used to reduce the symptoms of a migraine headache. It inhibits the substances that cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to sound and light. It does not help in the prevention and reduction of frequent attacks of a migraine headache.

Uses of Almigra 6.25 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Migraine

Almigra 6.25 mg Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of a migraine headache.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Almigra 6.25 mg Tablet

Chest painsevere

Drowsinesssevere

Dizzinesssevere

Increased heart beatsevere

Shortness of breathsevere

Ear pain

Indigestion

Dry mouth

Nausea and Vomiting

Itchingsevere

Bloody diarrheasevere

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Almigra 6.25 mg Tablet

Onset of action

The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of effect

The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired effects is necessary.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Almigra 6.25 mg Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Almigra 6.25 mg Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Almigra 6.25 mg Tablet

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to almotriptan.

Cardiovascular Disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Cerebrovascular Disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of cerebrovascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Peripheral vascular diseases

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of peripheral vascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Uncontrolled hypertension

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of uncontrolled hypertension due to the increased risk of a very high blood pressure.

Hemiplegic or basilar migraine

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of a hemiplegic migraine or a basilar migraine.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

If a dose of Almigra 6.25 mg Tablet is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Cardiovascular disease

severe

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening reactions. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Liver disease

severe

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of liver diseases. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Renal Dysfunction

severe

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of kidney diseases or active kidney diseases. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Almigra 6.25 mg Tablet as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired effects is necessary.

General warnings

Chest, throat, and neck tightness

- This medicine should be used with caution due to an increased risk of side effects such as tightness of chest, throat, and neck. Any such symptoms should be reported to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of heart function is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Drowsiness

- It is recommended that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience drowsiness while taking this medicine.

Use in pediarics

- The safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established for patients under the age of 12 years.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Almigra 6.25 mg Tablet works by constricting the dilated blood vessels in the brain. It also helps in stopping the pain signals from being sent to the brain and blocking the release of natural substances which cause pain.

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